According to reports from Nottingham, Forest are thought to be in talks to take Daniel Ayala on season long loan.

The Reds are understood to be in negotiations with Norwich City with a view to adding the Spanish central defender to the City Ground squad on a season long loan.

The 21-year-old, who joined the Canaries from Liverpool for £800k last summer, does have experience in the Championship, having had loan spells with both Hull City and Derby County. He made seven appearances in the Premier League last season, with his progress hampered slightly by knee and hamstring injuries.

Very strange one, I would have thought Ayala was set up to be well used this season. If any central defenders were to leave I thought it would be Ward or Barnett. I hope the Hughton has targets coming in, I would hate to leave the season with Ward a sole back up as he proved last season he wasn't quick enough and made far too many blunders that cost goals.